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Japan

Immaculate, joyful, and the fans tidy up

The J.League is the most welcoming football culture on earth: organised support, spotless stadiums, exceptional food inside the ground, and a nationwide rail network that makes away days effortless.

Top places to travel

  • TokyoFC Tokyo and Verdy, plus everything Tokyo already is.
  • OsakaGamba's Panasonic Stadium is a modern classic. Eat in Dotonbori.
  • HiroshimaSanfrecce's new city-centre ground and the Peace Memorial.

Did you know?

Trivia for the pub

Fact 01

Urawa Red Diamonds

Regularly Japan's best-supported club, with crowds over 50,000.

Fact 02

Kashima Antlers

Named after the antlers of the local shrine's deer; coached early on by Zico.

Every club we hold

1 clubs · 1 divisions

Asia AFC Champions League